While in New York, Darryl also became involved in the world of voiceovers and commercial production. His voice can be heard on spots for Diet Coke, Nikon, and Volvo, and he is currently the voice of Amazing eLearning’s software training programs.

His skills and abilities as a guitarist and vocalist have also contributed to his success as an educator and facilitator. A San Francisco Bay Area resident since 1997, he remains in high demand as a performer, voiceover artist, educator and facilitator.

Mrs. Bartlett has been working with children’s music and song programs since 2001 .  Mrs. Bartlett’s child centered approach to teaching encourages expression, creativity, enthusiasm, and self discipline – qualities that music learning embodies and transcends all aspects of childhood development.

Mrs. Bartlett graduated from California State University in Chico and has been continuing her musical studies at both Diablo Valley Community College and Ohlone College.  She has studied under Richard Flores and has been performing with the DVC Ensemble for the past 5 years.  Mrs. Bartlett presently lives in San Ramon, California.

Mr. Newkirk was born in Richland, Washington.  He began cello lessons at the age of 8 years in the school system of Livermore, California.  At the age of ten years he spent two years at the Aachen Conservatory, Aachen, Germany taking piano lessons.  Upon returning to the United States he continued his piano studies during high school and college.  10 years ago he returned to a string instrument by learning to play the guitar.  He currently is continuing his studies on both instruments.

In 2005 he founded the Pianos N’ Strings Studio in Dublin, California.  He has taught beginning guitar and advanced piano to hundreds of students in the TriValley area.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Education from the California State University, Hayward, California.  He is a professional tennis player  and has taught tennis and organized tennis tournaments both privately and for the Hayward Recreation and Parks Department, Hayward, California.  He currently resides in Livermore, California.

Jeff (Tain) Watts is an aggressive musician. When he hits the drums, even on record, you can feel the air move in the room. He likes to spar with his bandmates, pushing, prodding, provoking. And he likes it even better when they jab back. … Click Here for Complete Story

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Phil

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Phil